MILPITAS, CA — The 90-day moving average sales at North America-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers rose nearly 28% year-over-year to $2.18 billion worldwide in August.

BANNOCKBURN, IL — World printed circuit board production reached an estimated $58.2 billion in 2016, up 2.2% in real terms, while North American PCB production decreased 0.1%, says IPC. The North American PCB market continued its downward trend in 2016, but at a slowing rate of 1.7%.

TARM, DENMARK – Electronics manufacturer GPV reported revenues for the first half of 2017 increased 28% year-over-year to EUR 73.5 million ($88.2 million).

HANOVER, GERMANY – Viscom reported record revenues of €39.9 million (US$47.6 million) for the first half of 2017, up 27.8% year-over-year.